Women's Soccer

Leyna Wood Named OEC MVP, Four More Make OEC All-Conference Teams

SANTA ANA, Calif. – After one of the best seasons in program history, the Santa Ana women's soccer team saw a handful of its players earn awards on the conference, regional and state level.

Sophomore forward Leyna Wood put up huge numbers this season and was rewarded as the Orange Empire Conference coaches voted her as the OEC 2019 MVP. Leyna finished the year with 24 goals, eight more than anyone else in the OEC, and six assists. The forward also was named to the CCCAA All-State team.

Santa Ana had two make the OEC first-team with Lauryn Wood and Stephanie Hernandez taking those honors. Lauryn recorded two goals to go along with six assists on the season while Hernandez ranked third in the OEC in saves with 88 in 20 games played. Both sophomores were named to the CCCAA All-Regional team as well.

The Dons also saw sophomores Vanessa Zarate and Fatima Pimentel earn spots on the OEC second-team. Both defenders played a huge role in the SAC backline all season.